- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peoria, IL
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Elise Ford Allen Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173123003283
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Elise Ford Allen Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #16 of 21
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 642
- students enrolled
The Elise Ford Allen Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Elise Ford Allen Academy ranks #16 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Peoria Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173123003283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173123003283 · Peoria, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Richwoods High School (1,685 students)
Resource Investment Index #16 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
The Elise Ford Allen Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richwoods High
Richwoods High School
1,685 students
- Peoria High Sc
Peoria High School
1,541 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
823 students
- Glen Oak Comm
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
794 students
- Manual High Sc
Manual High School
731 students
- This school 642
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
642 students
What this shows The Elise Ford Allen Academy reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Elise Ford Allen Academy compares
The Elise Ford Allen Academy on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,400
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
White 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, The Elise Ford Allen Academy is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Sd 150, which includes The Elise Ford Allen Academy.
$18,400
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 40.4%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How The Elise Ford Allen Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richwoods High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peoria High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manual High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Elise Ford Allen Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Peoria
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln School
Standard public school
823 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
Standard public school
794 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Standard public school
542 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School
Standard public school
442 students 17:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Hines Primary School
Standard public school
403 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Elise Ford Allen Academy
How many students attend The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy has 642 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Elise Ford Allen Academy is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Elise Ford Allen Academy is African American at 83.6% of enrollment, in Peoria, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Elise Ford Allen Academy rank among elementary schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, The Elise Ford Allen Academy ranks #16 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Sd 150?
Besides The Elise Ford Allen Academy, Peoria Sd 150 also operates Richwoods High School (1,685 students), Peoria High School (1,541 students), and Lincoln School (823 students). See the Peoria Sd 150 district page for the complete list.
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